Schemes
One third of brokers writing majority of business through schemes, survey finds
The number of brokers writing most of their gross written premium through schemes business has increased by 16% on 2014 to more than a third (37%) according to UK General’s fourth annual schemes survey.
UK General reports 10.4% premium growth
Insurer UK General has reported an improved business performance premium for the 2014/15 year to £436m from £395m the year prior.
Beach hut scheme is first to receive UK General Insurance backing
An insurance scheme for beach hut owners is the first to go live following UK General Insurance’s £100,000 Schemes Seat programme to promote broker innovation.
UK General boosts group headcount alongside sales director hire
UK General wants to continue growth in its schemes division and has hired personal lines sales director Paul Everett to support its strategy.
UK General boosts East of England presence with schemes deal
Leeds-based managing general agent UK General has partnered with Cambridge broker 2gether Insurance on an excess protection ancillary schemes deal.
Career Development: Allianz opens its technical school leaver programme for A-level students
Allianz Insurance has opened its technical school leaver programme for the fourth year running to give students with A-level qualifications the opportunity to work within its retail division.
UK General and Lifesure team up for caravan scheme
Leeds-based managing general agent UK General has partnered with Lifesure Group on a scheme for high-end caravan owners expected to generate a minimum of £250 000 gross written premiums in its first year.
Schemes growth targeted by One Broker following latest purchase
One Broker has set its sights bolstering its presence in the schemes arena following the acquisition of Cambridge-based N W Brown Insurance Brokers.
Biba appoints ES Risk for engineering scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed ES Risks to provide its new engineering insurance and inspection scheme.
Biba renews scheme deal with Perkins Slade
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has renewed its credit management and bonds scheme with Perkins Slade.
Insurers urged not to jump the gun in entering cosmetic interventions market
Industry warned over potential pitfalls of operating with inadequate expertise.
UK General wins schemes deal with Best Insurance
Leeds-based specialist insurer, UK General, has designed a bespoke income protection policy in a deal with Sussex firm, Best Insurance.
Biba renews travel deal with Tokio Marine
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has renewed its holiday travel scheme with Tokio Marine Europe Insurance - first launched in 2007 - following positive member feedback.
Oasis project director says framework will cut costs and increase transparency
Loss-modelling platform includes models for flood, earthquake and tsunami.
Career development: Allianz Commercial scholarships open for applicants
An Allianz scholarship programme supporting broking staff in achieving their Chartered Insurance Institute diploma has opened for applications.
Fraud: Stamping out fraud
The government is keen to minimise fraud to reduce premiums, so what penalties should individuals incur when they try to deceive insurance companies?
UK General looks to Paymentshield and Mapfre for schemes business hires
UK General has strengthened its scheme business with two appointments.
UK General prepares for 2014 schemes growth with three hires
UK General has made a trio of appointments to broaden the scope and knowledge of its schemes division, in anticipation of a period of expansion.
Career development: UK General hails apprenticeship success
UK General has recruited four full-time apprentices following their completion of a 12-month scheme.
Green Deal: Green living
With the Energy Act imposing new energy‑efficiency standards on commercially and privately let properties by April 2018, what do the changes mean for the insurance industry?
Cloud-based portal for schemes brokers launched
Wonder Holdings has announced the formation of a new subsidiary, The Broker Cloud, a portal dedicated to scheme brokers and niche traders in insurance.
UK General hires ex-BMW Financial Services manager Binns
UK General has appointed former BMW Financial Services manager Andrew Binns to the role of schemes director for motor ancillary products.
Career development: CII reveals new generation groups
The Chartered Insurance Institute has revealed the successful applicants for the third year of its new generation programme.
Hiscox appoints Thomas to drive schemes and partnerships
Hiscox has strengthened its schemes and partnerships team with the appointment of new national partnerships manager, Charles Thomas.